Downstairs at The King's Head

Downstairs at The King's Head One of London's Best Loved little Venues

# We are perhaps best known as one of the oldest Comedy Clubs in Britain specialising in presenting great entertainment in a friendly and intimate environment.
# Founded in 1981 by Peter Grahame and Huw Thomas, we now present shows throughout the week that champion the Best of the New, be it Comedy, Music of all persuasions, Spoken Word, Magic and Dance. A favourite of Audiences and Performers,

the venue prides itself on creating the right ambience for each event and providing unbeatable value for money.
# With a capacity of 120 persons, the club boasts an excellent live PA system, fully stocked bar, air conditioning and comfortable seating
# You'd be hard pushed to find any of the top comics who haven’t passed through our doors on their way up and we are privileged to find that most continue to perform with us long after they have become `too big’

SPECIAL THANKS to everyone who came to the shows last week (Note: we're often selling out, so make sure you book in adva...
14/06/2026

SPECIAL THANKS to everyone who came to the shows last week (Note: we're often selling out, so make sure you book in advance to guarantee entry.)
Our season of big value EDINBURGH PREVIEWS (note earlier start times) NEXT week features:
Monday 22 June MATT FORDE + HUGE DAVIES
The next Legendary Try Out Night is on Thursday 18th JUNE and is hosted by NICK ELLERAY. It's only £6 advance to see up to 14 acts.
Then there's a LOVELY comedy show on Saturday 20th JUNE featuring MARK MAIER, SPRING DAY, WILL MARS, HANNAH-LLOYD DAVIES, an ACT TBA and MARTIN DAVIS as MC
Take a look at more of our 2026 Edinburgh Preview Season:

Monday 22 June MATT FORDE + HUGE DAVIES
Monday 29 June MARK STEEL + STEPHEN CARLIN
Tuesday 30 June ERIC LAMPAERT + ALI BRICE
Tuesday 7 Jul GLENN MOORE + PIERRE NOVELLIE
Monday 13 Jul MARK THOMAS + JONNY PELHAM
Tuesday 14 Jul ANDREW BIRD + ALEXANDER BENNETT
Monday 20 Jul FLO & JOAN + ROBIN INCE
Tuesday 21 Jul ALICE FRASER + IAN STONE
Monday 27 Jul SIMON MUNNERY + JOHN ROBERTSON
Tuesday 28 Jul FIONA ALLEN + ELI MATTHEWSON
Don't forget Crouch End Jazz on Sunday afternoons (4-7pm).
Hope to see you soon, again or for the first time. Shows are busy, so it's best (and cheaper) to book but there are tickets available on the door if not sold out (card purchase only).
And...the pub has a very special offer for ticket holders to our shows. On arrival you will be given a token that can be used after the show until closing time entitling you to 20% OFF drinks and snacks. (Can also be used during the interval on Thursdays).
All details and link to tickets here: http://www.downstairsatthekingshead.com/default.aspx
Note: there are some scammers offering tickets to our shows. They are stealing your money. Advance tickets available only from https://wegottickets.com/downstairskingshead

MANY THANKS to everyone who came to the shows last week (Note: we're often selling out, so make sure you book in advanc...
07/06/2026

MANY THANKS to everyone who came to the shows last week (Note: we're often selling out, so make sure you book in advance to guarantee entry.)
Our season of big value EDINBURGH PREVIEWS (note earlier start times) this week features:
Monday 8 June JOSH WELLER + PATRICK MONAHAN
Tuesday 9 June PHIL NICHOL + ALAN FRANCIS
The next Legendary Try Out Night is on Thursday 11th JUNE and is hosted by MARTIN DAVIS. It's only £6 advance to see up to 14 acts.
Then there's a SUPERB comedy show on Saturday 13th JUNE featuring ADDY VAN DER BORGH, PIERRE HOLLINS, JACOB NUSSEY, KIRK FONTAINE and MICHAEL LEGGE as MC
Take a look at more of our 2026 Edinburgh Preview Season:

Monday 22 June MATT FORDE + HUGE DAVIES
Monday 29 June MARK STEEL + STEPHEN CARLIN
Tuesday 30 June ERIC LAMPAERT + ALI BRICE
Tuesday 7 Jul GLENN MOORE + PIERRE NOVELLIE
Monday 13 Jul MARK THOMAS + JONNY PELHAM
Tuesday 14 Jul ANDREW BIRD + ALEXANDER BENNETT
Monday 20 Jul FLO & JOAN + ROBIN INCE
Tuesday 21 Jul ALICE FRASER + IAN STONE
Monday 27 Jul* SIMON MUNNERY + JOHN ROBERTSON
Tuesday 28 Jul FIONA ALLEN + ELI MATTHEWSON
Don't forget Crouch End Jazz on Sunday afternoons (4-7pm).
Hope to see you soon, again or for the first time. Shows are busy, so it's best (and cheaper) to book but there are tickets available on the door if not sold out (card purchase only).
And...the pub has a very special offer for ticket holders to our shows. On arrival you will be given a token that can be used after the show until closing time entitling you to 20% OFF drinks and snacks. (Can also be used during the interval on Thursdays).
All details and link to tickets here: http://www.downstairsatthekingshead.com/default.aspx
Note: there are some scammers offering tickets to our shows. They are stealing your money. Advance tickets available only from https://wegottickets.com/downstairskingshead

THANKS AGAIN to everyone who came to the busy shows last week - especially given the weather and the football. If it get...
31/05/2026

THANKS AGAIN to everyone who came to the busy shows last week - especially given the weather and the football. If it gets too hot, we have air-conditioning. (Note: we're usually selling out, so make sure you book in advance to guarantee entry.)
The next Legendary Try Out Night is on Thursday 4th JUNE and is hosted by JEREMY O'DONNELL. It's only £6 advance to see up to 14 acts.
Then there's a FABULOUS comedy show on Saturday 6th JUNE featuring MICHAEL FABBRI, AIDEEN McQUEEN, TOM LITTLE, PETER JONES, STEVE N ALLEN and ROSS SMITH as MC
Take a look at our 2026 Edinburgh Preview Season:
Monday 8 June JOSH WELLER + PATRICK MONAHAN
Tuesday 9 June PHIL NICHOL + ALAN FRANCIS
Monday 15 June SALLY-ANNE HAYWARD + DANE BUCKLEY
Tuesday 16 June MICHAEL AKADIRI + ALISTAIR BARRIE
Monday 22 June MATT FORDE + HUGE DAVIES
Monday 29 June MARK STEEL + STEPHEN CARLIN
Tuesday 30 June ERIC LAMPAERT + ALI BRICE
Tuesday 7 Jul GLENN MOORE + PIERRE NOVELLIE
Monday 13 Jul MARK THOMAS + JONNY PELHAM
Tuesday 14 Jul ANDREW BIRD + ALEXANDER BENNETT
Monday 20 Jul FLO & JOAN + ROBIN INCE
Tuesday 21 Jul ALICE FRASER + IAN STONE
Monday 27 Jul* SIMON MUNNERY + JOHN ROBERTSON
Tuesday 28 Jul FIONA ALLEN + ELI MATTHEWSON
Don't forget Crouch End Jazz on Sunday afternoons (4-7pm).
Hope to see you soon, again or for the first time. Shows are busy, so it's best (and cheaper) to book but there are tickets available on the door if not sold out (card purchase only).
And...the pub has a very special offer for ticket holders to our shows. On arrival you will be given a token that can be used after the show until closing time entitling you to 20% OFF drinks and snacks. (Can also be used during the interval on Thursdays).
All details and link to tickets here: http://www.downstairsatthekingshead.com/default.aspx
Note: there are some scammers offering tickets to our shows. They are stealing your money. Advance tickets available only from https://wegottickets.com/downstairskingshead

SPECIAL THANKS to everyone who came to the busy shows last week - especially given the weather. If it gets too hot, we h...
24/05/2026

SPECIAL THANKS to everyone who came to the busy shows last week - especially given the weather. If it gets too hot, we have air-conditioning. (Note: we're usually selling out, so make sure you book in advance to guarantee entry.)
The next Legendary Try Out Night is on Thursday 28th MAY and is hosted by JOHN RYAN. It's only £6 advance to see up to 14 acts.
Then there's a GORGEOUS comedy show on Saturday 30th MAY featuring JAMES DOWDESWELL, BECKY UMBERS, KATHRYN MATHER, MATT FOSTER and MICHAEL LEGGE as MC.
Take a look at our 2026 Edinburgh Preview Season:
Monday 8 June JOSH WELLER + PATRICK MONAHAN
Tuesday 9 June PHIL NICHOL + ALAN FRANCIS
Monday 15 June SALLY-ANNE HAYWARD + DANE BUCKLEY
Tuesday 16 June MICHAEL AKADIRI + ALISTAIR BARRIE
Monday 22 June MATT FORDE + HUGE DAVIES
Monday 29 June MARK STEEL + STEPHEN CARLIN
Tuesday 30 June ERIC LAMPAERT + ALI BRICE
Tuesday 7 Jul GLENN MOORE + PIERRE NOVELLIE
Monday 13 Jul MARK THOMAS + JONNY PELHAM
Tuesday 14 Jul ANDREW BIRD + ALEXANDER BENNETT
Monday 20 Jul FLO & JOAN + ROBIN INCE
Tuesday 21 Jul ALICE FRASER + IAN STONE
Monday 27 Jul* SIMON MUNNERY + JOHN ROBERTSON
Tuesday 28 Jul FIONA ALLEN + ELI MATTHEWSON
Don't forget Crouch End Jazz on Sunday afternoons (4-7pm).
Hope to see you soon, again or for the first time. Shows are busy, so it's best (and cheaper) to book but there are tickets available on the door if not sold out (card purchase only).
And...the pub has a very special offer for ticket holders to our shows. On arrival you will be given a token that can be used after the show until closing time entitling you to 20% OFF drinks and snacks. (Can also be used during the interval on Thursdays).
All details and link to tickets here: http://www.downstairsatthekingshead.com/default.aspx
Note: there are some scammers offering tickets to our shows. They are stealing your money. Advance tickets available only from https://wegottickets.com/downstairskingshead

A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who came to the busy shows last week. If it gets too hot, we have air-conditioning. (Note: ...
17/05/2026

A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who came to the busy shows last week. If it gets too hot, we have air-conditioning. (Note: we're usually selling out, so make sure you book in advance to guarantee entry.)
The next Legendary Try Out Night is on Thursday 21st MAY and is hosted by OTIZ CANNELLONI. It's only £6 advance to see up to 14 acts.
Then there's a BRILLIANT comedy show on Saturday 23rd MAY featuring MARK THOMAS, ERICH McELROY, JAMES REDMOND, KEVIN PRECIOUS and WINDSOR as MC.
Take a look at our 2026 Edinburgh Preview Season:
Monday 8 June JOSH WELLER + PATRICK MONAHAN
Tuesday 9 June PHIL NICHOL + ALAN FRANCIS
Monday 15 June SALLY-ANNE HAYWARD + DANE BUCKLEY
Tuesday 16 June MICHAEL AKADIRI + ALISTAIR BARRIE
Monday 22 June MATT FORDE + HUGE DAVIES
Monday 29 June MARK STEEL + STEPHEN CARLIN
Tuesday 30 June ERIC LAMPAERT + ALI BRICE
Tuesday 7 Jul GLENN MOORE + PIERRE NOVELLIE
Monday 13 Jul MARK THOMAS + JONNY PELHAM
Tuesday 14 Jul ANDREW BIRD + ALEXANDER BENNETT
Monday 20 Jul FLO & JOAN + ROBIN INCE
Tuesday 21 Jul ALICE FRASER + IAN STONE
Monday 27 Jul* SIMON MUNNERY + JOHN ROBERTSON
Tuesday 28 Jul FIONA ALLEN + ELI MATTHEWSON

Don't forget Crouch End Jazz on Sunday afternoons (4-7pm).
Hope to see you soon, again or for the first time. Shows are busy, so it's best (and cheaper) to book but there are tickets available on the door if not sold out (card purchase only).
And...the pub has a very special offer for ticket holders to our shows. On arrival you will be given a token that can be used after the show until closing time entitling you to 20% OFF drinks and snacks. (Can also be used during the interval on Thursdays).
All details and link to tickets here: http://www.downstairsatthekingshead.com/default.aspx
Note: there are some scammers offering tickets to our shows. They are stealing your money. Advance tickets available only from https://wegottickets.com/downstairskingshead

Look! There's a LOVELY comedy show TONIGHT, 16th MAY, featuring ADAM BLOOM, DAN ANTOPOLSKI, ALEXANDER BENNETT, DON BIS...
16/05/2026

Look! There's a LOVELY comedy show TONIGHT, 16th MAY, featuring ADAM BLOOM, DAN ANTOPOLSKI, ALEXANDER BENNETT, DON BISWAS, ALEX LOVE and TOM WEBB as MC.

What fantasy array of talents for less than the price of a burger. It's best (and cheaper) to book but there are tickets available on the door if not sold out (card purchase only).
And...the pub has a very special offer for ticket holders to our shows. On arrival you will be given a token that can be used after the show until closing time entitling you to 20% OFF drinks and snacks.
All details and link to tickets here: http://www.downstairsatthekingshead.com/default.aspx

A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who came to the shows last week - especially given the sunny weather. If it gets too hot, w...
10/05/2026

A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who came to the shows last week - especially given the sunny weather. If it gets too hot, we have air-conditioning. (Note: we're usually selling out, so make sure you book in advance to guarantee entry.)
The next Legendary Try Out Night is on Thursday 14th MAY and is hosted by ALEXANDER BENNETT. It's only £6 advance to see up to 14 acts.
Then there's a LOVELY comedy show on Saturday 16th MAY featuring ADAM BLOOM, DAN ANTOPOLSKI, ALEXANDER BENNETT, DON BISWAS, ALEX LOVE and TOM WEBB as MC.

Take a look at our 2026 Edinburgh Preview Season:
Monday 8 June JOSH WELLER + PATRICK MONAHAN
Tuesday 9 June PHIL NICHOL + ALAN FRANCIS
Monday 15 June SALLY-ANNE HAYWARD + DANE BUCKLEY
Tuesday 16 June MICHAEL AKADIRI + ALISTAIR BARRIE
Monday 22 June MATT FORDE + HUGE DAVIES
Monday 29 June MARK STEEL + STEPHEN CARLIN
Tuesday 30 June ERIC LAMPAERT + ALI BRICE
Tuesday 7 Jul GLENN MOORE + PIERRE NOVELLIE
Monday 13 Jul MARK THOMAS + JONNY PELHAM
Tuesday 14 Jul ANDREW BIRD + ALEXANDER BENNETT
Monday 20 Jul FLO & JOAN + ROBIN INCE
Tuesday 21 Jul ALICE FRASER + IAN STONE
Monday 27 Jul* SIMON MUNNERY + JOHN ROBERTSON
Tuesday 28 Jul FIONA ALLEN + ELI MATTHEWSON

Don't forget Crouch End Jazz on Sunday afternoons (4-7pm).
Hope to see you soon, again or for the first time. Shows are busy, so it's best (and cheaper) to book but there are tickets available on the door if not sold out (card purchase only).
And...the pub has a very special offer for ticket holders to our shows. On arrival you will be given a token that can be used after the show until closing time entitling you to 20% OFF drinks and snacks. (Can also be used during the interval on Thursdays).
All details and link to tickets here: http://www.downstairsatthekingshead.com/default.aspx
Note: there are some scammers offering tickets to our shows. They are stealing your money. Advance tickets available only from https://wegottickets.com/downstairskingshead

PLENTIFUL THANKS to everyone who came to the shows last week - especially given the lovely weather. If it gets too hot, ...
03/05/2026

PLENTIFUL THANKS to everyone who came to the shows last week - especially given the lovely weather. If it gets too hot, we have air-conditioning. (Note: we're usually selling out, so make sure you book in advance to guarantee entry.)
The next Legendary Try Out Night is on Thursday 7th MAY and is hosted by HOWARD SMITH. It's only £6 advance to see up to 14 acts.
Then there's a fantastic comedy show on Saturday 9th MAY featuring DAN EVANS, OTIZ CANNELLONI, ALAN FRANCIS, NICK ELLERAY. AND ACT TBA and PAUL PIRIE as MC.

Take a look at our 2026 Edinburgh Preview Season:
Monday 8 June JOSH WELLER + PATRICK MONAHAN
Tuesday 9 June PHIL NICHOL + ALAN FRANCIS
Monday 15 June SALLY-ANNE HAYWARD + DANE BUCKLEY
Tuesday 16 June MICHAEL AKADIRI + ALISTAIR BARRIE
Monday 22 June MATT FORDE + HUGE DAVIES
Monday 29 June MARK STEEL + STEPHEN CARLIN
Tuesday 30 June ERIC LAMPAERT + ALI BRICE
Tuesday 7 Jul GLENN MOORE + PIERRE NOVELLIE
Monday 13 Jul MARK THOMAS + JONNY PELHAM
Tuesday 14 Jul ANDREW BIRD + ALEXANDER BENNETT
Monday 20 Jul FLO & JOAN + ROBIN INCE
Tuesday 21 Jul ALICE FRASER + IAN STONE
Monday 27 Jul* SIMON MUNNERY + JOHN ROBERTSON
Tuesday 28 Jul FIONA ALLEN + ELI MATTHEWSON

Don't forget Crouch End Jazz on Sunday afternoons (4-7pm).
Hope to see you soon, again or for the first time. Shows are busy, so it's best (and cheaper) to book but there are tickets available on the door if not sold out (card purchase only).
And...the pub has a very special offer for ticket holders to our shows. On arrival you will be given a token that can be used after the show until closing time entitling you to 20% OFF drinks and snacks. (Can also be used during the interval on Thursdays).
All details and link to tickets here: http://www.downstairsatthekingshead.com/default.aspx
Note: there are some scammers offering tickets to our shows. They are stealing your money. Advance tickets available only from https://wegottickets.com/downstairskingshead

We are grateful to everyone who came to the shows last week - especially given the lovely weather. If it gets too hot, w...
26/04/2026

We are grateful to everyone who came to the shows last week - especially given the lovely weather. If it gets too hot, we have air-conditioning. (Note: we're usually selling out, so make sure you book in advance to guarantee entry.)
The next Legendary Try Out Night is on Thursday 30th APRIL and is hosted by TOM WEBB. It's only £6 advance to see up to 14 acts.
Then there's a GREAT comedy show on Saturday 2nd MAY featuring GORDON SOUTHERN, MARY BOURKE, ROSS SMITH, PRATEEK KOHLI and WINDSOR as MC.
Take a look at our 2026 Edinburgh Preview Season:
Monday 8 June JOSH WELLER + PATRICK MONAHAN
Tuesday 9 June PHIL NICHOL + ALAN FRANCIS
Monday 15 June SALLY-ANNE HAYWARD + DANE BUCKLEY
Tuesday 16 June MICHAEL AKADIRI + ALISTAIR BARRIE
Monday 22 June MATT FORDE + HUGE DAVIES
Monday 29 June MARK STEEL + STEPHEN CARLIN
Tuesday 30 June ERIC LAMPAERT + ALI BRICE
Tuesday 7 Jul GLENN MOORE + PIERRE NOVELLIE
Monday 13 Jul MARK THOMAS + JONNY PELHAM
Tuesday 14 Jul ANDREW BIRD + ALEXANDER BENNETT
Monday 20 Jul FLO & JOAN + ROBIN INCE
Tuesday 21 Jul ALICE FRASER + IAN STONE
Monday 27 Jul* SIMON MUNNERY + JOHN ROBERTSON
Tuesday 28 Jul FIONA ALLEN + ELI MATTHEWSON

Don't forget Crouch End Jazz on Sunday afternoons (4-7pm).
Hope to see you soon, again or for the first time. Shows are busy, so it's best (and cheaper) to book but there are tickets available on the door if not sold out (card purchase only).
And...the pub has a very special offer for ticket holders to our shows. On arrival you will be given a token that can be used after the show until closing time entitling you to 20% OFF drinks and snacks. (Can also be used during the interval on Thursdays).
All details and link to tickets here: http://www.downstairsatthekingshead.com/default.aspx
Note: there are some scammers offering tickets to our shows. They are stealing your money. Advance tickets available only from https://wegottickets.com/downstairskingshead

MANY THANKS to everyone who came to the sold-out shows last week. (Note: we're usually selling out, so make sure you boo...
19/04/2026

MANY THANKS to everyone who came to the sold-out shows last week. (Note: we're usually selling out, so make sure you book in advance to guarantee entry.)
The next Legendary Try Out Night is on Thursday 23rd APRIL and is hosted by ERICH McELROY. It's only £6 advance to see up to 14 acts.
Then there's a LOVELY comedy show on Saturday 25th APRIL featuring ARTHUR SMITH, VLADIMIR McTAVISH, KATE MARTIN, OLIVER MOORE, JULIA ECKHOFF and MICHAEL LEGGE as MC.

Take a look at our 2026 Edinburgh Preview Season:
Monday 8 June JOSH WELLER + PATRICK MONAHAN
Tuesday 9 June PHIL NICHOL + ALAN FRANCIS
Monday 15 June SALLY-ANNE HAYWARD + DANE BUCKLEY
Tuesday 16 June MICHAEL AKADIRI + ALISTAIR BARRIE
Monday 22 June MATT FORDE + HUGE DAVIES
Monday 29 June MARK STEEL + STEPHEN CARLIN
Tuesday 30 June ERIC LAMPAERT + ALI BRICE
Tuesday 7 Jul GLENN MOORE + PIERRE NOVELLIE
Monday 13 Jul MARK THOMAS + JONNY PELHAM
Tuesday 14 Jul ANDREW BIRD + ALEXANDER BENNETT
Monday 20 Jul FLO & JOAN + ROBIN INCE
Tuesday 21 Jul ALICE FRASER + IAN STONE
Monday 27 Jul* SIMON MUNNERY + JOHN ROBERTSON
Tuesday 28 Jul FIONA ALLEN + ELI MATTHEWSON

Don't forget Crouch End Jazz on Sunday afternoons (4-7pm).
Hope to see you soon, again or for the first time. Shows are busy, so it's best (and cheaper) to book but there are tickets available on the door if not sold out (card purchase only).
And...the pub has a very special offer for ticket holders to our shows. On arrival you will be given a token that can be used after the show until closing time entitling you to 20% OFF drinks and snacks. (Can also be used during the interval on Thursdays).
All details and link to tickets here: http://www.downstairsatthekingshead.com/default.aspx
Note: there are some scammers offering tickets to our shows. They are stealing your money. Advance tickets available only from https://wegottickets.com/downstairskingshead

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Tuesday 6pm - 12am
Wednesday 6pm - 12am
Thursday 6pm - 12am
Friday 6pm - 1am
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Sunday 12pm - 12am

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